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BINDERY: Entomology 101: Intro to Insect Pinning & Preservation
Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 7:30pm
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This beginner-friendly workshop combines a brief introduction to the world of insects with hands-on instruction on how to ethically and sustainably collect, pin, and preserve lepidopteral + boleopteral (butterfly/moth + beetle) specimens
Please note: This is a ticketed event, with a max attendance of 10 people. Tickets are available here…

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 7:30pm
Come one, come all! Join Dead Heads in your community and around the world as we celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-up at the Movies. This can't-miss event, the first to go global, features previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium. Widely considered one of the greatest shows of the band's final decade of performing, 6/17/91 also sounds unlike any Dead show you've ever heard!

Dr. Itoco Garcia has experienced the best and the worst of Marin County first-hand when it comes to education and discrimination. Garcia, two months into his new post as superintendent of the Sausalito­­–Marin City School District, attended public school in Mill Valley and graduated from Mt. Tamalpais High School in the early 1990’s. He’s a …

Jeff Dondero, 70, is a former Marin County resident and journalist who wrote for the “Pacific Sun,” the “Marin Independent Journal” and other papers in the 1970s. He now lives in Rohnert Park. “I probably worked for every suburban paper in Marin County,” he says in an interview with the ‘Pacific Sun.’ Along the way …

The Mooer Slow Engine is a remake clone of the classic ridiculously expensive collectors item pedal the Boss Slow Gear SG-1 from the 80s. The Slow Engine cuts off the attack of each note and produces and effect like rolling up the volume knob on the guitar or that of a bowed instrument. The Slow Engine has two controls

BERKELEY ARTS & LETTERS: Naomi Klein / On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Berkeley Arts & Letters presents #1 international and New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein (The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything) as she makes the case for a Green New Deal, explaining how bold climate action can be a blueprint for a just and thriving society.
Please note: This event is ticketed, and will take place at First…

Session Spotlight: Tree Equity with Sarah Lillie Anderson
Research shows significantly less tree cover on public right-of-way in neighborhoods with more African-Americans, low-income residents, and renters. In response, American Forests has called for Tree Equity, an effort to ensure every neighborhood has the benefit of trees for health, wealth, and climate response
Through the Tree Equity: Career Pathways initiative, the organization is addressing a nationwide labor…

Daily Lift podcasts are short takes on inspiring ideas to enrich your day and share with friends.

Guess keeps your tee collection fresh with the addition of the Dip Dye T-Shirt. This casual tee features a tie-dye print, crew neckline, short sleeves, and logo embroidery at the chest.

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest.

The story of Groove's darkest months: how we got here and how we came up with a plan to turn things around.

Daily Lift podcasts are short takes on inspiring ideas to enrich your day and share with friends.

Most of us have probably taken staycations or traveled for long weekends, business trips and family vacations recently, but when was the last time you traveled somewhere that changed who you are and how you see the world
FROSCH GC&E prides itself on “providing a world of difference” to our clients and many of these clients plan amazing programs around the world. We are lucky enough to be in the front seat as we help clients develop, plan and execute unique, immersive and…

The image remains as fresh in the minds of New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals fans today as it was in 1983.

This approach will help even if you're genetically at risk for the condition.

All industries have to leverage technology to survive, not just the Amazons of the world.

What's the weirdest business ever? Today, I talk to Jonathan Murrell of The Escape Room. People pay him money to try to solve puzzles and escape a room! In this episode, we talk about how he grew the

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — Aegis Living has opened its newest seniors housing community, located on Mercer Island, between Seattle proper and the developer’s headquarters in Bellevue. Inspired by a Lake Placid ski lodge, the 104,000-square-foot building features 89 units of…

Pack a picnic, gather up the kids, and spend a summer weekend night watching a family- friendly movie at Angel Island State Park! Angel Island Conservancy in partnership with Mill Valley Film Festival presents The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Take the Angel Island ferry from Tiburon and enjoy a fun family evening under the stars! Showtime starts at sundown.

This week marks the 22nd anniversary of Aegis Living and we couldn't help but dance! From our very first community in Pleasant Hill, CA, to our brand new Aeg...

Dole Whip-flavored treats have become a staple at Disney parks around the world, and even booze-infused versions of the frozen pineapple soft serve have started to pop up in the House that Mickey Built
Now through the end of summer, you can get boozy, Dole Whip-filled cookie sandwiches for just $8 at Wine Bar George in Florida’s Disney Springs at Walt Disney World.
The new “Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich” is made with pineapple Dole Whip infused with vodka and Moscato and stuffed between…

Maybe they aren't really a rude person, maybe they are stressed person who is being rude.

Microdoses of the straight dope, stories so true they had to be wrapped in fiction for our own protection, from the best-selling author of But What if We’re Wrong
A man flying first class discovers a puma in the lavatory. A new coach of a small-town Oklahoma high school football team installs an offense comprised of only one, very special, play. A man explains to the police why he told the employee of his local bodega that his colleague looked like the lead…

From the editors at Entrepreneur Media, comes Green Entrepreneur — a multimedia network focused entirely on the budding cannabis business. Green Entrepreneur is comprised of a website, magazine, podcasts, and original videos, which help both experienced cannabiz entrepreneurs and the cannacurious get a leg up. From tips and tactics to profiles and Q &As , new business opportunities to winning strategies, Green Entrepreneur gives you the information you need to strike gold in the Green Rush.

Before the Europeans arrived in California, the Coast Miwok people inhabited what we now call Marin and southern Sonoma Counties. Over thousands of years, the Miwok and other coastal and California tribes developed a rich economy based on gathering, fishing and hunting, with villages of up to several hundred people. Today, Point Reyes National Seashore …

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Most cannabis businesses don't realize they can be held liable for a defective product or even a customer's DUI. Find out what you need to know to protect your cannabis company from product liability.

Business expenses can sneak up on you. Forget those monthly subscriptions you said "yes" to, and you might face hundreds of dollars in unexpected expenses at quarter's end.

It's your responsibility to create an environment that encourages people to speak their minds.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador recently announced the construction of a new international airport at the Santa Lucia military base near Mexico City. Once completed, the new facility will vastly improve the airport system that services the Mexican capital
The project will be spearheaded by the Secretary of National Defense and the Army Corps of Engineers. The new airport will share the existing air base…

Lawmakers demand answers after CBS News investigation found more than 100 people -- mostly children -- were severely injured or killed by seat back failures

One room at Microsoft’s headquarters represents everything that’s changed about its design philosophy. Inside, there are four rows of tables. In the first row is everything the company makes that’s already in stores.

Trees are vital to our environment. Tree Height is the number one indicator of how well an ecosystem can grow trees. NASA’s Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) measures Earth’s tree heights from space. Now, through the GLOBE Program and the NASA Globe Observer (NASA GO) citizen science app, students and observers can measure the height of trees with either a hand-held clinometer or simply…

At times, those tendencies standing 'in your way' can become 'the way' to success.

Depending on how aggressively and how often thumb sucking occurs, teeth damage can begin as early as age five. Dr. Gorton knows the after effects very well.

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 4:15pm
Liz Canning, a Marin based filmmaker, cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Hauling babies via car took the adventure out of life, and Canning felt trapped. She Googled “family bike” and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes. Setting out to learn more, she chronicled the early inventors, the people making the bold lifestyle changes and her own journey–the film Motherload was born!

The planet badly needs more trees. Also, consumers love companies that push for issues they care about.

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There are many important facets to a successful travel itinerary: choosing the right hotel based on where you would like to stay, proximity to major sites, a spacious and well-appointed guestroom, on-property dining options, and many other possible amenities
Making sure you’re flying with the best airline for the route you’re taking, that offers the most comfortable seating, with civilized departure and arrival times, for the…

L Brands sinks on associations with alleged sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein.

The big four streaming apps make up the majority over over-the-top (OTT) viewing right now, but that may change.

Facebook denies a consumer can create an account, make friends, and build a social network, which are all things you can do on Facebook...